Where should you stay in Kagawa, and what should you see first?

Takamatsu Station and Takamatsu Port

The area around Takamatsu Station and Takamatsu Port in Kagawa Prefecture · 香川県 is convenient for connecting JR trains and boats. Kotoden’s Takamatsu-Chikko Station is also nearby but is separate from JR Takamatsu Station. A harbor hotel will not necessarily be equally close to every boat’s boarding point.

Takamatsu–Miyanoura Timetable, Fares, and Boarding Points2026-10-08Current Admission and Gate-Specific Hours2026-10-09

Kawaramachi

Kawaramachi suits trips with meals in the shopping streets and Kotoden journeys around the city and toward Kotohira. On a boat-trip day, you first need to travel to the port.

Kotohira Line Timetable2026-10-08Takamatsu-Chikko Fares2026-10-08

Kotohira

Choose Kotohira if you want to rest overnight in town after walking the shrine approach instead of hurrying back to the station. Compare the itinerary with all nights in Takamatsu against the option with one night in Kotohira.

Station-to-Approach Walk and Stairs2026-10-08Walking-Route Cautions2026-10-08Kotohira Line Timetable2026-10-08

Tamamo Park and Takamatsu Port on arrival day

For sights near the station, explore Tamamo Park’s castle grounds and moat, then walk around the harbor. If you arrive late, check whether the gate is open and move the park visit to another day if needed. A harbor walk is a different plan from boarding a boat.

Current Admission and Gate-Specific Hours2026-10-09Takamatsu City Visitor Guide2026-10-08

Pines and ponds at Ritsurin Garden

Follow Ritsurin Garden’s paths for views of pines and ponds. Approach the East Gate from Kotoden Ritsurin-Koen Station, or the North Gate from JR Ritsurin-Koen-Kitaguchi Station. These are separate stations; the garden closes at 5:30 p.m. in October. On departure day, leave time to return to the station after your visit.

Official Access Guide2026-10-08Fees and Seasonal Hours2026-10-09

Shrine steps and shopping streets in Kotohira

Climb 785 steps to visit Kotohiragu’s main shrine. You can make a day trip with breaks in the shopping street, or stay in Kotohira and climb the next morning. The official estimate of about 1 hour is one way from the first step to the main shrine; add time for the descent and breaks. Choose around your return train and final-day departure.

Shrine’s Official Hours2026-10-08Station-to-Approach Walk and Stairs2026-10-08

Different return connections for Yashima and Naoshima

From Yashima, you need a shuttle back down from the summit. After the museum on Naoshima, you need a shuttle, town bus, and ferry. Yashimāru’s evening opening does not mean buses run until the same time. To visit both, use separate days as in the four-night Takamatsu itinerary.

Current Yashimaru Operations2026-10-09Current Shuttle Fares and Timetable2026-10-09Takamatsu–Miyanoura Timetable, Fares, and Boarding Points2026-10-08Free Shuttle2026-10-09Town Bus2026-10-09

Kotoden Ritsurin-Koen Station → East Gate

Walk about 7 minutes from the station toward the East Gate. This is walking time after leaving the train; tickets and garden sightseeing take additional time. For the North Gate, use JR Ritsurin-Koen-Kitaguchi Station as your starting point.

Official Access Guide2026-10-08

JR Ritsurin-Koen-Kitaguchi Station → North Gate

Walk about 3 minutes from the JR station toward the North Gate. This does not mean a 3-minute walk from Kotoden Ritsurin-Koen Station. Decide in advance which gate you will exit through and which station you will use afterward.

Official Access Guide2026-10-08

Takamatsu-Chikko Station → Kotohira Station → shrine approach

Take the Kotoden Kotohira Line to Kotohira Station, then walk about 10 minutes to the shrine approach. The main shrine is not 10 minutes from the station; add time to climb the steps. Choose your return train to Takamatsu-Chikko from the official timetable too.

Kotohira Line Timetable2026-10-08Station-to-Approach Walk and Stairs2026-10-08Walking-Route Cautions2026-10-08

JR Yashima Station → Yashima Sanjo → Yashimāru

Connect from JR Yashima Station to the summit shuttle. Adult fares are ¥340 one way or ¥680 round trip. The official walking estimate of about 10 minutes starts at the summit tourist parking lot. After getting off at the Yashima Sanjo terminus, walk toward Yashimāru, number 11 on the official summit map. Check the main entrance on the facility leaflet and allow walking time. Choose the bus back down separately from the facility’s opening hours.

Current Shuttle Fares and Timetable2026-10-09Official Walk from Sightseeing Parking to the Facility2026-10-08Official Yashima Summit Map2026-10-09Yashimaru Shuttle Access and Main Entrance Layout2026-10-09

Takamatsu Port → Miyanoura → Tsutsuji-so → Chichu

Get off the Miyanoura ferry, take the town bus to Tsutsuji-so, then transfer to the free shuttle toward Chichu. Return by shuttle, town bus, and Takamatsu ferry. Ferry and high-speed boat tickets use different counters, and ordinary boarding is first come, first served. G on the official access map marks the Chichu Ticket Center and shuttle stop. Follow the pedestrian path toward the museum, shown separately to the southwest, and allow time to walk to the entrance and wait for admission.

Takamatsu–Miyanoura Timetable, Fares, and Boarding Points2026-10-08Town Bus2026-10-09Free Shuttle2026-10-09Facility and Reservations2026-10-09Official Chichu Ticket Center and Museum Access Map2026-10-09

Traveling to another city

If you want to visit cities beyond Kagawa, use the transportation guide to choose your route. Budget separately for travel to other prefectures.

JR Shikoku Station and Line Timetables2026-10-09

Separate eligible rail journeys from other ALL SHIKOKU costs

The pass covers Kotoden and eligible JR trains, but Naoshima boats, island town buses, and the Yashima shuttle cost extra. Ordinary tickets are cheaper for only the Kagawa itineraries described here. If you add JR travel in other prefectures, compare your actual sections and consecutive travel days again.

ALL SHIKOKU Rail Pass Revision for Tickets Issued from October 1, 20262026-10-09ALL SHIKOKU Rail Pass Terms Effective October 1, 20262026-10-09Takamatsu-Chikko Fares2026-10-08Kotohira Return Fares2026-10-08JR Fare Table2026-10-08

What the Sunport Takamatsu camera shows

The original Sunport Takamatsu camera shows harbor water, piers, and part of the waterfront walkway. This description is based on the CMS playback screen on October 9, 2026. Park interiors, museums, and island buses are not visible. The video alone cannot establish boat service, available seats, or boarding queues. Check Shikoku Kisen notices separately for actual service.

Sunport Takamatsu · サンポート高松

CMS Sunport Camera Official List2026-10-09CMS Sunport Camera Original Screen2026-10-09Takamatsu–Miyanoura Timetable, Fares, and Boarding Points2026-10-08